EDUC 328 - Principles of Mathematics for Teachers (2)

This course develops prospective teachers’ conceptual understanding of elementary mathematical methods and ideas. Topics include numbers, operations, proportional reasoning, number theory, algebra, geometry, measurement, data analysis, and probability. This course ensures that prospective teachers will gain not only a deeper understanding of the mathematical concepts, but also a better sense of the connections between their college math courses and their future teaching experiences. The course will present strategies for presenting math to their students in a way that will foster deeper learning and conceptual understanding. Prospective teachers will develop thoughtful and reflective approaches to reasoning, problem-solving and mathematical communication skills.